The American justice system is no longer abstract theory, but daily reality. The specter of international and domestic terrorism, the high-tech sophistication of cyber-crime, our fascination with modern criminal investigation all point to justice studies as a vital, growing field offering multiple career paths. Unlike other criminal justice programs that are limited in scope and depth, Southern New Hampshire University’s justice studies major provides both a solid foundation in core competencies and in-depth, targeted areas of study in specialty fields. Students can explore basic concepts and survey courses, then add concentrations and certificates to more deeply understand specific interests.